Shaleen Pretorius
Teacher
Gauteng
Summary
I am a passionate teacher I live for the kids, I work with. I love the work I am doing. I did not have the opportunity to finish my degree and I would love to do that.
I really enjoy enriching the minds and lives of the students I work with. I am a very bubbly and passionate person. I am a great team player. I like bringing new ideas and perspective to any situation.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teaching Facilitator
El Nathan Academy
01.2023 - Current
- Assisted in the design of evaluation tools to measure program success and inform future improvements.
- Provided constructive feedback to participants during debriefing sessions, fostering personal growth and skill development.
- Advanced internal staff development through the creation of tailored workshops addressing specific company-wide challenges or goals.
- Collaborated with subject matter experts to develop accurate, relevant content for delivery at industry conferences or professional development events.
Graad 1 - 4 Homeroom Teacher
Tantiwatra Private School
05.2019 - 12.2022
- Enhanced critical thinking skills by challenging students with thought-provoking questions during class discussions.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and improve teaching methods.
- Led after-school tutoring sessions for struggling learners, providing additional support to help them succeed academically.
- Teaching Thai students English reading and speaking skills.
- Teaching Thai student English, Science, Maths, Life skills Cambridge curriculum
Assistant Teacher
Ridgevale Primary
01.2018 - 03.2019
- Increased student engagement by incorporating hands-on activities and group projects into the curriculum.
- Participated in professional development opportunities, staying informed of best practices for teaching strategies and educational technologies.
- Assisted lead teacher in providing individualized attention to students, resulting in improved academic performance.
- Monitored student progress regularly, using assessments to adjust instructional strategies as needed for optimal learning outcomes.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
Nursery School Teacher
Little Citizens Academy
01.2017 - 12.2018
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating specialized tools and resources tailored to the needs of special education students.
- Organized extracurricular activities such as field trips and special events to enrich students'' learning experiences beyond the classroom setting.
- Mentored new teachers on best practices in early childhood education, contributing positively to the school community as a whole.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Increased overall student participation in class discussions by creating a welcoming and inclusive classroom atmosphere.
- Contributed to a safe, nurturing learning environment for all children by consistently enforcing school policies and procedures.
- Fostered strong communication skills in young learners through regular practice in speaking, listening, reading, and writing exercises.
Assistant Teacher
Laerskool Muldersdrif
01.2013 - 12.2016
- Enhanced students'' critical thinking skills through problem-solving exercises and open-ended questions.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating specialized tools and resources tailored to the needs of special education students.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular lessons, promoting interdisciplinary learning among students.
- Assisted teacher with admin and all the small things in class.
- Assisted in improving classroom efficency.
Education
High School Diploma -
Bekker High School
Magaliesburg 01.2007 - 12.2011
Skills
Task Delegation
Curriculum Implementation
Student Engagement
Classroom Instruction
Small Group Instruction
Student evaluations
Assigning and Grading Work
Special Needs Students
Test Grading
Project-based learning
Child Development
Motivating students
Classroom Management
Learning Assessments
Fluent in Afrikaans and English
TEFL Teaching Certification
Certification
TEFL
Timeline
Teaching Facilitator
El Nathan Academy
01.2023 - Current
Graad 1 - 4 Homeroom Teacher
Tantiwatra Private School
05.2019 - 12.2022
TEFL
04-2019
Assistant Teacher
Ridgevale Primary
01.2018 - 03.2019
Nursery School Teacher
Little Citizens Academy
01.2017 - 12.2018
Assistant Teacher
Laerskool Muldersdrif
01.2013 - 12.2016
High School Diploma -
Bekker High School
01.2007 - 12.2011